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Cannot add printer in Win 98

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by the_duf

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When I try to add a printer using the "Add Printer Wizard" from Win 98 it does not do anything . No dialogue box - nothing.
Any suggestions ?

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by dmiles

What type of printer and is it compatible with WIN98
Make sure that all cables are connected properly and then insert the cd-rom in drive,if it does not auto start
click on Start and then RUN,use the browse button to open panel and then choose cd rom driveclick on setup and click OK.

by ann777

If you have you original Win98 cd, then rerun SETUP.EXE from the cd. Any missing files will be placed on your hdd and it should not affect the programs that you already have setup.

by tjc

to try fixing the "printer wizard" problem - it looks like a registry setting gone bad or hard drive - I would say run scandisk and then reinstall windows and see if it comes back..

Other than that - if it is a new printer - isntall the software for the printer from the printer cd and go from there.

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